CVE-2002-1646 describes a vulnerability in SSH Secure Shell for Servers versions 3.0.0 through 3.1.1, allowing remote attackers to bypass the configured AllowedAuthentications settings. This enables the use of less secure authentication methods, such as passwords, even when stronger schemes are intended. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell_for_servers:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell_for_servers:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell_for_servers:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell_for_servers:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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